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Don's Lighthouse

8905 Lake Ave
Cleveland, OH 44102
Phone: (216) 961-6700
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Price:
$$
Cross Street:
Desmond Avenue
Best of Citysearch:
Seafood 2006
Hours:
Mon-Thu 11:30am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm, Fri 11:30am-2:30pm, 5pm-11pm, Sat 5pm-11pm, Sun 4:30pm- 9pm, Bar: Daily 11:30am-11pm

Message from Don's Lighthouse

Don's Lighthouse

Over the past 25 years, Don's Lighthouse has delighted customers with more than 450,000 pounds of fresh seafood from Foley's of Boston and 350,000 pounds of prime beef. Classic contemporary cuisine features spectacular daily catch seafood, signature salads and pastas along with hearty steaks. Free valet parking is provided everyday at lunch.

Don's Lighthouse is very close to the downtown Cleveland action--sports, theater and concert events. Situated in a landmark building at the west end of the shoreway, the great room depicts an art mural of downtown images. With vaulted ceilings in the front half of the dining room for an open airy feel, or lower ceilings in the back for an intimate ambience, this restaurant suits anyone's preferences.

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Editorial Review for Don's Lighthouse – by John Hyduk

The Scene
Strange: Of all the fine Cleveland restaurants on whose menus you can find any number of great seafood dishes, there are few that devote themselves primarily to seafood. The patrons arrive casually elegant, with the hooked returning on the weekend to work on their mussels. Minutes from the downtown attractions via the West Shoreway, the Edgewater Beach State Park--home of the best sunsets in town--is just across the road.

The Food
When it comes to fish, Don's is decidedly old-school (no pun intended). This popular grill in a renovated lakefront resort hotel serves crab (fresh), swordfish (fresher) and assorted examples of the Great Lakes' bounty (still flopping). Cajun and Jamaican influences have crept into the classic preparation, so your shrimp may arrive jerked and your crab dinner under a bayou blanket.

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Insider Tips

When to Go

Don's is conveniently located near downtown, so plan on eating here before or after a big night out on the town.

User Reviews for Don's Lighthouse

Citysearch (5), Judy's Book (1 ), AOL CityGuide (1 ), All (7)

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/06/2008 Posted by Popki

This restaurant was a great choice. I have been there twice now, once as a celebratory lunch w/co-workers, and once as a date, and both times the food, service, and atmosphere were great. The lunch crowd was busy but the service didn't miss a beat. Went for an off-night dinner w/my girlfriend who loved it. As a girl who loves nice restaurants and has lived everywhere from NY to FLA, she stated many times in the months following that this was by far one of her favorite restaurants. As a former server in college I can attest to the great service. And the food was great. The prices seemed closer to $$$ than $$ listed here, but it was reasonable and delicious. They seem to have very good specials, and I definitely recommend a visit. I will be back!

Pros: Great food, atmosphere, etc.

Cons: Possibly pricey for lunch, GREAT for dinner.

1 Star Rating: Not Recommended

01/31/2008 Posted by jbean84

Don’s Lighthouse is a very unique building and would be a wonderful place for a upscale restaurant, key phrase: would be! To start the staff and Don’s are robotic to say the lease! They have little to no expression, personality or friendliness. It seems like they are as miserable to be there as you will be about half way through your meal. However, the valet (which is usually complementary) is really nice and welcoming. The walls are painted with massive hot air balloons which remind me of a child’s room from a horror movie-it’s just really creepy. Save your money and enjoy your meal by not going to Don’s and any holiday or weekend night. I ordered a steak well done it came to me rare! My boyfriend’s meal was served to him cold and our wine glasses were so dirty that we wondered if they were washed. I feel that Don’s quality of food is more of a Red Lobster than an upscale sea food restaurant. The shape of the building allows for the “Red Lobster-like” crowd to spoil your conversation and experience.

Pros: If you have any in mind please let me know

Cons: Everything

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Editor's Review

Totally devoted to the catch of the day.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

When to Go

Don's is conveniently located near downtown, so plan on eating here before or after a big night out on the town.

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Restaurant Information

Parking

  • Valet

Hours

  • Mon-Thu 11:30am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm
  • Fri 11:30am-2:30pm, 5pm-11pm
  • Sat 5pm-11pm
  • Sun 4:30pm- 9pm
  • Bar: Daily 11:30am-11pm

Payment Types

  • Discover
  • MasterCard
  • American Express
  • Visa
  • Diners Club

Cuisines

  • Seafood

Meal Price

  • $$

Amenities

  • Special Occasion Dining
  • Romantic Dining

Recognition for Don's Lighthouse

2006 Audience Winner - Seafood

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